I Am Ready

In this episode of the I Am Ready Podcast, I’m joined by Eric Bensoussan — Relationship & Nervous System Coach and creator of The Emotional Reset Code™ — to explore the art of repairing relationships and building lasting connection. Eric shares his expertise on navigating conflict, processing emotions, and creating trust and safety in partnerships. Highlights from the conversation include: Rep...

Welcome back to the I Am Ready Podcast. In this deeply moving and empowering episode, I’m joined by Nikki Hillhouse — stroke survivor, mindset and wellness coach, meditation teacher, mind detox practitioner, breathwork facilitator, author, and retreat host. Nikki shares her extraordinary journey of resilience, healing, and self-leadership after a life-altering stroke at the age of 31 and over 15 y...

Welcome back to the I Am Ready Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Andy Travis — an Australian poet, counselor, and meditator, who brings professional expertise supporting individuals through addiction and guiding them toward personal growth, self-awareness, and resilience. Andy shares tools, practices, and philosophies to navigate challenges, connect authentically, and embrace transformation....

Welcome back to the I Am Ready Podcast! In this deeply reflective and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Mireille Steenkamer — a transpersonal therapist and Jungian guide supporting individuals on their path toward self-realization, healing, and inner alignment. With a rich background blending international experiences, professional insight, and inner work, Mireille brings wisdom, depth, and compass...

Welcome back to the I Am Ready Podcast! In this deeply insightful episode, I’m joined by Olivia Brouillette-Wardhono — an American therapist based in the Netherlands, founder of Therapy with Olivia, and a passionate advocate for mental health and the LGBTQ+ community. Olivia has built a thriving private practice supporting expats, immigrants, and individuals navigating identity, self-acceptance, a...

Have you ever wondered why you can have it all—success, money, recognition — but still feel empty inside? In this episode of the I Am Ready Podcast, I share my personal journey toward true fulfilment, the struggles I faced seeking validation, repeating negative patterns, and feeling unworthy despite external achievements. I open up about the mental and emotional blocks I experienced, how I learned...

Welcome back to the I Am Ready Podcast! Kicking off our first episode of 2026, I’m joined by Noelle Rizzio, an author, speaker, and advocate for reclaiming self-worth. With years of experience as a counselor and creator of practical strategies for personal growth, Noelle shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt, societal pressures, and personal challenges to help women recognize that self-worth...

In this honest and compassionate Christmas conversation, Indrė Ratkelė is joined by Nikki Hillhouse for a deeply human exploration of Christmas, emotional pressure, and the permission we so often forget to give ourselves. This episode gently unpacks how the festive season can hold many layers at once — joy, nostalgia, grief, vulnerability, and expectation. Indrė and Nikki speak openly about how Ch...

Welcome back to the I Am Ready! In this special Christmas episode, I’m joined by Tara Polley for a heartfelt and honest conversation about Christmas memories, motherhood, and the deeper meaning of the season beyond gifts and expectations. During our conversation, Tara and I reflect on personal experiences that have shaped how we approach Christmas today, including: Childhood Christmas memories and...

In this honest and grounding conversation, Indrė Ratkelė is joined by Reah Hagues for a thoughtful exploration of motherhood, emotional wellbeing, and the often-unseen mental and emotional load carried by mothers. This episode is published across I Am Ready, Just the WHO of Us, and Mom Brain with Falolity, bringing together themes of personal growth, identity, and parenting in a way that speaks to...

Welcome back to the I Am Ready Podcast! In this special Christmas episode, I’m joined by Lyndal Schultz for a heartfelt and deeply compassionate conversation about navigating the festive season when emotions feel heavy, life has changed, or expectations don’t match reality. Christmas is often portrayed as joyful and perfect, yet for many, it can bring up grief, loneliness, old memories, and unspok...

Welcome back to the I Am Ready Podcast! This episode was created as a calm, supportive space for anyone who feels emotionally exhausted, lost, or at a turning point in life. In this audio, I share a deeply personal truth I discovered during my darkest seasons: energy is not an abstract or mystical concept — it is the foundation of your quality of life. When your energy shifts, your thoughts shift....

Host Indre Ratkele sits down with Tara Polley — award-winning television host, accomplished realtor, national speaker, and storyteller. From growing up with a single mother and frequently moving — even living in a car at times — to building a thriving career in real estate and television, Tara’s journey is a testament to resilience, authenticity, and the power of mindset. In this conversation, Tar...

Welcome back to the I Am Ready Podcast! In this transformative episode, I’m joined by Eric Bensoussan — Relationship & Nervous System Coach, Speaker, and creator of The Emotional Reset Code™. As the founder of Relationships Reimagined™, Eric combines compassion, psychology, and intuitive guidance to help individuals and couples heal from the inside out. With his signature framework, Eric trans...

Welcome back to the I Am Radio podcast! In this deeply transformative episode, I’m joined by Lyndal Schultz, an extraordinary healer, author, and creator of the Proactive Needs and Boundaries Method. With over 16 years of experience supporting cancer patients, their families, and individuals navigating grief and life challenges, Lyndal shares her journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing...

Host Indre Ratkele sits down with Cassie Chechile — founder of The Self Studio, wellness entrepreneur, and alignment coach. After years thriving in high-pressure PR and communications roles, Cassie experienced firsthand the toll of burnout and disconnection, turning that pivotal moment into a mission to help others reconnect with themselves and live more aligned lives. In this powerful conversatio...

Welcome to the latest episode of the I Am Ready podcast! Host Indre Ratkele sits down with Altay Bradley Erol, an accomplished investor, educator, and mentor, who first introduced Indre to the world of investing. In this episode, Altay shares how aligning mindset with practical investing strategies can transform your financial journey—and how his mentorship inspired Indre to write an entire book o...

Host Indre Ratkele sits down with Catherine Gallacher — a Global Mental Health Trainer, Empowerment Result Coach™, and Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with nearly 30 years of experience. From delivering humanitarian aid in warzones to guiding leaders in boardrooms, Catherine’s life work is rooted in transforming adversity into empowerment. In this powerful conversation, Catherine shares her extr...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the I Am Ready Podcast! Host Indre Ratkele sits down with Matthew D. Hutcheson, a former advisor to two U.S. Presidents, author of 13 books, survivor of a challenging incarceration, and a passionate advocate for resilience and personal transformation. Together, they explore Matthew’s extraordinary journey of overcoming adversity, mentoring hundreds through adversity, and co...

Welcome to the Season 2 launch of the I Am Ready podcast! Host Indre Ratkele sits down with Reah Hagues, a multifaceted powerhouse—mother of five, parenting and relationship coach, author, podcaster, and mental health advocate. Together, they explore Reah’s transformative journey from becoming a mother at 14 to building a thriving coaching business and writing authentic, educational books for pare...